| 1.50 | derived unit | ||
| Measurement unit for a derived quantity. | |||
| Example: | The metre per second, symbol m/s, and the centimetre per second, symbol cm/s, are derived units for speed in the SI. The kilometre per hour, symbol km/h, is a measurement unit for speed outside the SI but accepted for use with the SI. The knot, equal to one nautical mile per hour, is a measurement unit of speed outside the SI. | ||
| Source: [VIM 1.11]. | |||
| 1.50 | derived unit | ||
| Measurement unit for a derived quantity. | |||
| Example: | The metre per second, symbol m/s, and the centimetre per second, symbol cm/s, are derived units for speed in the SI. The kilometre per hour, symbol km/h, is a measurement unit for speed outside the SI but accepted for use with the SI. The knot, equal to one nautical mile per hour, is a measurement unit of speed outside the SI. | ||
| Source: [VIM 1.11]. | |||